This is the beginning.If only I knew!Original interior shotCnat get this sticker anymore!Original single port and it runs!Frame tube being prepped.Clutch tube reinforcementNew 5/16" upgraded fuel line and tube reinforcementRear engine vents and lower window frame removed.Lining up the window flangePassenger side weld.Drivers side weldLining up the rear clip piecesRear end parts mock upDriver's side rear clip weldedChecking the decklid gaps.Here are the old, damaged and rusty engine compartment shelves.New hand fabricated right side engine compartment shelf compared to original.New hand fabricated left side engine compartment shelf compared to original.Here are the two shelves together. These are hand fabricated out of .0359" steel sheet. Correct beads and bends are duplicated on the piece.This is the area behind the engine shelf. This area had to be repaired due to an incorrect "fix" in the past.Passenger engine shelf welded in.Drivers shelfThis is the original driver's side heater channel.This is an aftermarket channel that had to be extensively modified to resemble the original. Unfortunately, the original could not be savedThe radius had to be corrected here.The original heater outlet reinstalled on new channel.Heater channel removal.New channel going in.This is the original lower rear quarter.Repair panel reshaped, trimmed and fitted.Here is anothe piece hand fabricated for the rear body crossmember.Original beads and depressions were duplicated.Panel installed.This is (or was) the rear body mont area.Inside rear body mount.Piece removed.Piece fabricated to replace the area.Outer body mount fabricated replacementNew rear body mount complete and welded to the body.
1963 Slidding Ragtop Type 1 Sedan
CThis is an extensive project.  This is a local car undergoing a full  body off restoration.  After a complete dissassembly  the car was sent to the blaster. Media blasting showed some signs of on accident and rust (go figure in Pa.).  Alot of the parts for this restoration are hand made due to parts being unavailable or the quality is just not up to our standards.  Unfortunately, we lost alot of the pics due to a memory card failure. This is an ongoing restoration so check back frequently for updates.
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1987 VW Cabriolet   maus house
Restoration project
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